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Sirach 21:18 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool. The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense. "

Sirach 21:18

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16 The chatter of a fool is like a burden in the way, but grace will be found on the lips of the wise.

17 The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. They will ponder his words in their heart.

18 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool. The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense.

19 Instruction is as fetters on the feet of an unwise man, and as manacles on the right hand.

20 A fool lifts up his voice with laughter, but a clever man smiles quietly.

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Proverbs 12:23

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"Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard."

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Sirach 4:24

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"For wisdom will be known by speech, and instruction by the word of the tongue."

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Sirach 21:1

"My son, have you sinned? Do it no more; and ask forgiveness for your past sins."

Sirach 21:2

"Flee from sin as from the face of a snake; for if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, slaying people’s souls."

Sirach 21:3

"All iniquity is as a two-edged sword. Its stroke has no healing."

Sirach 21:4

"Terror and violence will waste away riches. So the house of an arrogant man will be laid waste."

Sirach 21:5

"Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily."

Sirach 21:6

"One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart."

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